Evening Star Newspaper, February 29, 1864, Page 2

niemctnaenenaaa Se ae ee THE EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON CITY: MONDAY......-... FEBRUARY 29, 1864. Washington Merey Mariet, | Quotations for stocks, com and anourrent money, furnished by Lewis Johnson & Oo. Fulton furnishes the Slows es Bankers: ali 111 lily New YoRrE Ratss—Finst BOARD. Coupon 6's, 1681, 111}; 7-30’s, LL: Oxrtif- eates of Indebtedness, 49%; Gold, 15-3 5.20’s, 107. — OUR MILITARY BUDGET. COLONEL OF “SCOTT'S 900.” Major John OU. Sherburne, Assistant Adju- tant Gereral and Chief of General Martin. dale’s staff, has been commissioned by the Gov- ernor of the State of New York, Colonel of the cavalry regtment known 4s “ Scott's 990," This commission was unsolicited by Major Sherburne, but he has consented .to accept it, and we feel satistied that under his leadership s Scott's 900’ will make themselves felt against tbe enemy. The position made yacant by the promotion of Major Sherburn has been filled with credit and honor by that officer for over two years and a half, and during that time he has made hosts cf friends in this city, who regret ex- ¢ edingly to part with him. NAVAL CAPTURES. Information has been received at the Navy Department of the capture ot the following Wessels: On the 1th instant, by the U.S. steamer © Queen,” the schooner -* Louisa,” et Nassau: ‘When three miles off Brazo river Pass, in the attempt of running into the mouth of thatriver. Her cargo consisted of Enfield rifles, salt, su- gar, and whisky. On the hight of the 30th Tt Sie U.S. gunboat Kebnebec, off Mobil@ Bay, the stexm- er.‘*Gray” from Mobile to Havana, with acar- go consisting of rosin and turpentine, NOT TRUE. We have authority for saying that there is no truth in the statement. telegraphed to the Philadeipbia papers, to the effect that Provost Meérshal General Fry would to day issue an order postponing the draft until the ist of April. ———_+«+2. TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. ag PRICE OF GOLD. . [By the Peoples’ Telegraph Lines.] New York, Feb. 29-9 3) a. m., gold, 59% bid; 12 m., 56% 458% ARMY OF THE POTOMAC. Arrivul of Deserters—Dismissals. WASHINGION; Feb. 2°.—[Associated Pres: Di-patch J—Advices from the Army of the Potomac say that fourteen deserters came in esterd: bringing th-ir muskets, &c. They ad been on picket duty, and belonged to dif- ferent States, several being from the Ist Vir- Bivis artillery. A g-neral order has been issued dismissing Ma or J. Q. Avderson. 17th Penusylvania Cay- @-ry, for having in violation of existing orders Buo the customs of war, crossed the line of pickers delivering and receiving letters outside # lire. Major R. Reinhold, of the same regiment, having sanctioned and authorized the afore- S1'd sctot Major Anderson, is also dismissed, éubject to the approval cf the President. | New York, Feb. 2 The Herald's special $rcm the Army of the Potomac states that a recenroissance by Colonel Murphy, of the ih New York regiment, from Fairfax to Welt River on Thursaay last, found a stroag force of Rebels there: Our forces returned without attacking them. It was reported but ur confirmed, thata portion of General Lee's | army was moving down the west side of the Incuntains towards Harpers Ferry. The un- usnal activity among our troops might give fome color to the rumor. | The Heraild’s Washington despatch says that | Genvral Sickles expected to starton Wednes- | ay for the West, and thence tothe Atlantic | © at, visvirg Nashville, Chattanooga, Kansas, Hon Head, Fort Monroe, &c., to investigate concernirg the Rebel deserters, prisoners of | Wer, and parties taken within our lines, tho | Tesult of which is to be laid before the Presi- dent for the formation of bis Felation to Southern disloyalists. | Wasuincron, Feb.28.— Intormation received | Yvom ‘he Army of the Potomac staies that on | Thursday night about one hundred Rehels cr0.-¢d tue river near Raccoon Fo. ® sl zit demenstration on our pi two hcrses, batin a few minnte hosty retreat across the river. Thirtoen of the | Fariy, however, took the opportanity to d a@nd came into our lin ROM | Biscussionin Brit to the Kams— New Yorr, Feb Ti erpoo! ou Vth, bas er iy bar! be in the House of Lords atta und Ear! Russel defended, the Goyeraim ! Telative to the steam rams. The La dectined to produce the papers pending th 2 inves ization. In the House of Commons, y. Layard relierates his statement that Mr. 4 1 ficial or verbal commu. 1, of the substance of | h of the 19th of July | ‘rald called attention to theciream- | capture of certain British | ru the marder of one | Federal Lieu- ssel hid | He moved for | ter. it Parliament Relative he Warin Denmark. | —The steamer Asia from | » Via Queenstown on the | prize adjudic: tme ts in England, of the American Goy- S very fair and ju @ cenerai debate veral speakers & truckling pol- Tament. Lord eto the Ameri | i us in spirit of uoted the Trent case sire of the American } * was right. It was »& go0d und DHA mente justice. He n evidence of the mment to do rejud.cial, he said. which they Tst of their hh charges, herawn. «u Deamark. feat 7 noland had proposed an bark ou the basis of the evace wig, ex t Alsen, by the fa, Prance and Sweeden support ated that Austriaage yet kuown. liere important than amere skire | irom the seat of war. The | . ng large reinforcements | nst Alsen, The pied Altona in spite of the ne Danes were capturing Wed Pew oe eA @ apace ta wy vessejs. pexoaG. Feb. il —The Danes on tho 10th * posted about an hour's march from Dap- PLeN©RURG, Feb. 12.—Troops aad artillery ueto pass through here bound north. it is not certvinly known whe her the t cn Duppel had commenced, but afew | our éed men have been brought ia. j O rexuacen, Feb. 12—An outpost skirmish | c orred yesterday. The enemy were repuls- witb Joss, and some prisoners were taken, he enemy to day took possession of Jubra. hn ivon-ciad schooner has gone to dislodge them. The King bas returned to Copenhagen. Mavyzini it implicated as an accomplice in the Jete plot against Napoleon. ' Lt is asserted that Italy is arming. | | ! ae eported Repulse of Gen. Smith's C: Rep P Expedit s Cavairy Mempuis, Feb. 27.—Arrivals from Vicks. t burg confirm previous reports that Gen. Sher. | 1 i man had occupied Selma, Alabama. Reports from Gen. Smith’s cavairy expedi- tion are not Several stragglers who ar. | rived here to-day state Forrest, Adame, Lee, | and Roddy conventrated against him, and suc. | cveded in forcing bim back with considerable | loss. He bad & severe fight at West Point, | Mi sissippl. The stow movements of Colonel | Waring’s division, consisting foninly of New Jerey and Pennsyivania regiments, delayed the expedition some eight days. giving the ene- my ume to concentrate against them he is repcerted that Smith is slowly falling tack towards Memphis, but the report is not grnerally believed, as littte credit ean be plac. €d in the statements of stragglers, + 7 A fire organization of Phitadelphia—the Goce Intent Heese Company—is 60 years old, . | concerning the recent disaster in TBE REPULSE IN FLORIDA. It is supposed that the troops were from Bragg’s army. Gen. Hardee himself was on | the field, having come to Florida ona visit to his family, and also to form a second mar- riage, Onur loss is variously estimated at from 500 to 1,300. 3 The New York Express of Saturday after- noon says thet an officer who arrivedin the It was the opinion of officers who took part Buying, Selling. | tne expedition, that our losses in killed, wounded and missing are between twelve and fifteen hundred. Gen. Seymour was severely censured ip not | throwing out scouts and ekirmishers as our troops advanced. Asit was our troops were | led into a trap. Hamilton's artillery led the way and cnuffered severely. The rebel sharp- shooters picked off their horses, and the guns had to be abandoned. The 40th Massachusetis mounted infantry also suffered severeiy. In the retreat, many of the wounded were ieft behind within the enemy’s lines. Our troops were right in front of the Con- federate batteries in a piece of woods before they were aware of their presence, and whea their batteries opened & galling fire, our men were driven back panic-stricken and in dis- order. The rebel force was uot known, but sup- | posed to be large. One prisoner captured states that troops had been sent down from Charleston, and Beauregard was in command. Gen. Seymour, who commanded the expe- dition, had been placed under arrest by order f Gen. Gilmore. His successor is Gen. Vodges, who left Hilton Head on Tuesday last with reinforcements for Jacksonville, consist- ing of an entire division. GERMAN BELIEF AS30CIATION FOR te SICK AND WOUNDED SOLDIERS—Tas quarter!y meeting of this associstion wiil be held on WEDNESDAY March 24,at8o’slock. p m,,at the house of Mersre Benrens & Vierbuchen, 7ta street A general attendance atthe meeting ia urgently requested, as besides the regular busi- ress io be acted upon, important posositions relat ing to the library are to be made. ; fei9-3t* ¥ COBEN, Correrponding Sest, A SPLENDID OPENING— The Man of tie People—Everybody’s Friend.—Mr. P. Mo ire havin purchased the popular Bar in J. Wren’s Billiard Boom in Wood ward Building, was honored by acali from hie friends en mi on Saturday night, accompanied by a fall bi band Of Music, Mr mCGulce spresding the mauve board for the -rtertainmarnt of hit friends im the mot lity ral man ver, the table fairly o-+2kiog wit eae choicest viands « aan ‘si Shed g anne counts OVFY B010RE8 Pare a auert the inner man. M-:. McGuire is well Known in Wash ngton as priicipal bar Keeps: 3. the Vasieties, ne has now h ste of friends, all of Wuich are kindly invited tos+e him at bis uew bar in Wren’s Billiard Room. Woodward Building, be- tween 10:n end 1th, Pennsylvania avenue, Dra- matic aad murical profession aiso invited. 21029- (CS - Nerrora, TOTAL ABSTINANOE BE- a NEFIO(AL SOOIETY.—The members of e above-namec Bociety, and all others who wisa to become v embers, are requested to mest on TUESDAY NIGHT next, Ist of March at 73% o'clock. at John D. Clarkx’s Boom, on [2th street, near D, onimportant business, by order Committee, fe 27-3t* NOTIOK- A SPECIAL MERLING o! the GENERAL COMMITTEE FOR £NCOU R- NG ENLISTMENTS will be held at the Ooan- | cil Chamber, on TUE {DAY EVENING, Mar-b 132, | 9 at?) o'clock. A full attendance is earnestly ra- ‘das business of importance will be laid bef re qu the meeting. By order of the Rxecutive Commit tee H. 0. WILSON, fem-€ Secretary. (SBR? BQUD ERS Of TEE FOU NDRY BURIAL GROUND are r-quest:d to mest Trustees, in the Lestura Room of ths churc, | corner of Mth and G streets.on MONDAY, 29th in future policy in | a ¢ | laree serpentine mouldings | Norton! | Allof whtei I offer at tha lowest ee: yf stant, ati}; o'clock p. in. to consait upon the ex- Pediency of clocing the ground and removing tho cead to s more Fuitable p'ace, Ry order of the Board of Trastees fe23 6t™ K.T MORSELL, Sest ICE CREAM, CONFECTIONERY, &o Receptions, Pai Weddings, Balla, Sup- Fairs and other entertainments furnished at est notice and most reasonable terms. Lee mand Water Ices wale by steam power, war- ed to be the best in the city, wholesale and re- pers, f ail, de! livered to any part of the city. Charlotte Russe. Jellies, Pyrainids and Wedding Cakes mad tocrder,at JOSEPH SHAFSIELD’S Confection- ery, 386 Sixth st., bet. @ and H. fe 11-3m* Cues INITIAL STAMPING Upon Note Paper and Envelopes, at DEMPEBY & O’TOOLE'S, Engravers, fo292t* 326 Pa ave., bet. 9th and 10th ats, 351 RELN,AVENUE AND 266 8 STREET 24 CAMPBELL & SON have constantly on hand Elackamith and Carpenter Tools and Buiid- ive rdware of every Gercription. Sole agents fer Derling & Schwartz’s U. 8, Standard, Rules, | Forles. &-. fe 2) eolm" ‘AEDS, SRALS, DOOR PLATES, MONOGRAMB, &c At Engraving Establishment of DEMPSEY & O'TOOLE, fe 29.-2t* Pa. ave., bet. 9th and lth sta, N ADAM KLIN The Great Astrologist and VE Phrenologist—Who perfectly understands the pisnitary influence and effects She is therefore € to give instructions regarding Besith, Mar- Ze. &c, Madam Kline may be coneulted on tha Pasi, Present, and Future Events and will insure general satisfaction, by eallir York avenue, up stairs, near 5t! st. ‘REAT BAHGAIN.—A New B® PIANO FORTE, four large corners, ‘elegantly: TA carved legs, atc., is for sale by a gentie-” inan leaving Washington, and is to be agen at Prof. fe 29.3” rt, | a WOLOWSEI'S Rooms, 316 F street.corner iso one of George A Prince’s new s lith. A = ee REN * | splencid MBLODEONS. Between 1 and 2 0’elosk, iw p.m fe 29 | (REND SPRING OPENING OF |G EW AND ELF N GANT PATTRRNB FROM M'ME DEMORZST’S PARIS AND NE®W YORK FASHIONS, Mar 1854, AT MR8. HOM HINCKLEY’S, 301 Pennsylvania avenuc, (south side.) toaking in all its b ‘iat made to order. Prize Medal skirts and rrorof Paskion Skirt Elevators, &c., cnsylvanis avenue, between Iti and loth fe 2-1w< NOTION!!! stre NOTICE!! At the NEW DRY GOcDS STORE f 0! JACOB GREENTREE, No. 421 Seventh street opposite Harvey & Co ‘ov will ficd a large astortmeat ot Dress Goods, Sicor averaging in prices from 20 to 25 cents, White Muslins,&c..&@ A Oagreat best cd FANUY GOODS, ossible price: JACOB GRERNTR DR. E. BUNFORD LIGHTHILL, Of 34 St. Marks Place, New York, author of a “Popular Treatise on Deafness,” «Letters on Catarrh,” &c., &c., will visit WASHINGTON professionally, and will be at the Essitt House for one week, from Monday, February 29th, until Saturday evening, March 5th, when he can be consulted on Deafness, Catarrh, and all the various diseases of the Ear, Throat, and Air Passages. Dr. L. is induced to make this visit on ac- count of numerous applications for treatment from parties residing in Washington who are unable to come to New York for the indispen- sable personal examination. The practice in ew York does not suffer any interruption by this visit, as his brother and his assistants are there in constant attendance. The following testimonials, from well-known parties, are published for the benefit of those | who are not acquainted with the doctor’s rep- utation: Letter from Rev. Dr. John Nott, Professor in Union College, Schenectady, Since I first publicly acknowledged the great benefit which I received from the skillful treat ment of Dr. Lighthill, in regard to my hearing, letters of inquiry haveincessantly poured upon me from all parts of the country from parties desiring to learn the particulars of my case, and I am indeed surprised at the number of in- dividuals who are affected similar to the man- ner in which I have been, and therefore feel it at No 240 New | Graud &quare | much covet, and which so many afflicted ones have hitherto sought in vain, justas I had done previous to applying to Dr. Lighthill. I had had from infancy one very deaf ear which always discharged more or less offensive matter, and was the source of the greatestan- noyance, and discomfort tome. Last year the other ear also became diseased, and both ears } discharged a vellow- highiy offensive. My hearing became very much impaired and the discharge produced the greatest debility of body and depression ot spirits. other practitioners with ut deriving any bene- fit, and almost despaired of being restored to health, whey providentially, I applied to Doctor Lighthill, Under his treatment my ears began to improve at once and con- tinued to do so, until, in a comparative short time, both ears were healed, the dis- charge removed, and my hearing restored. manent, or that the stoppage of a discharge of so long standing might prove detrimental to my general health, a fear which I find a grea many entertain in regard tothe removal of dis- charge from the ears. My experience, how- ever, has proved conclusively that my appre- hensions were entirely groundless in both re- spects, for both ears areas well, and my hear- ing 4s good at present, as the day 1 left off treatment, and the stoppage of the discharge, instead of proving detrimental to my healih, has given me the highest elasticity and vigor ot body, and a flow of spirits not experienced for a long time previous. I wish the above statement might serve as a general answer to those interested, but should one or the other desire to apply to me person- ally, or by letter, I will cheerfully satisf¥ af reasonable demands upon my time. Lavail myself of this opportunity of again publicly expressing my deeply felt gratitude to Dr. Lighthill, whom | esteem asa gentleman and a man of science, in whom the highest con- fidence may be placed. Joun Norr. From James Cruikshank, LL. D.,. Editor N.Y. Teacher, Albany, N.Y. This may certify that, having been afilicted | during the year 1556 with seyere and almost | total deafness, and having tried the ordinary | medical and Surgical aid, under the care of those esteemed as eminent practitioners, I was induced at last to put.myself under the care of | Dr. E. B. Lighthill, His treatment was brief and successful. I was completely restored, | and the care is apparently permanent. Ihave «ll confidence in Dr. L.’s skill and mtegrity in the diseases he makes specialities. JAMES CRUIKSHANK, fe 15.e03 Albany, Oct. 1, 1862. more and morea sacred duty which Loweto | those sufferers, to direct them to & proper and | reliable source to obtain the benefit they so | Matter very profuse and | I applied to my family physician and | At first I feared the cure would not be per- | COL. STREIGHT SAFE IN WASHINGTON. This morning, the steamer Ella, of the flot- tila, arrived, bringing up Col. Streight, sist Ind.; Major McDanald, 10!st Ohio; Captain Ind., who recently escaped from Libby Prison, with others, some of whom have already ar- rived here. These four have been together ever since they escaped, buat they did not leave Richmond immediately, not being ina condition to travel, put after recuperating, they started from that city and took a north easterly direction—tray- elling altogether at night, and laying by in swamps, thickets of woods, &c., during the cay—the north star serving as a guide. At some of the rivers they fonud boats, in which they crossed, and at others they made rafts, | on which they poled themselves over. As they passed along, always keeping out ofsight of the roads and houses, they were aided by the slaves, some of whom seemed to compre- hend instinctively who they were, and would say, “I knose yer! you's some ot dem Yankees got out cf Richmond, and better keep quiet, for deys advertized ye and is looking for ye.” | Severai times on the road they came near being taken, and when near Tappahannock, on the Rappahannock river they had quite a lively time of it. They reached that place on the morning of the 2ist, and were discovered near | a fodder house. It appears that a company of rebel cavalry | in the vicinity had been stealing fodder from a stack, the owner of which set a slaye to guard it. Col. S.and party not knowing this fact, went to the stack to get fodder to makea ted, and were discovered by the negro, who | gave the alarm, and as soon as day broke the whole country was aroused, ond the parly | were hunted by cavalry, militia, and slaves | with dogs, but fortunately they were in a | country abounding in swamps and hills, over | and through which they were chased unsuc- cesstully. The dogs could not track them | through the water of the swamps, and the | briers were co thick that Gol.S sa;s even if a dog hadessayed to follow them his hide would | have been scratched off. | After being hunted nearly the entire day, their pursuers gave up the chase, or got ona | wrong trail, and the four went back in the country, where they found a boat in a creek about five miles from the river, which they took, and making their way down, crossed the river. Here they resumed their travels and reached the Potomac on Wednesday night, but there was some 15 or 15 rebel soldiers in the vicinity who very nearly captured them as they were attempting to cross the river on the following night. The next night these soldiers gnarded the river, and no attempt was made, but on Sat- urday the prisoners made their way up the country and crossed the river to Blackiston’s Island, from whence on Sunday morning they hailed the steamer Ella having on board Com- Parker and under the command of Acting Mas- ter McConnell, by whom they were taken on board and handsomely entertained, and they reached here about 10 o'clock this morning. For prudential reasons, they do not give any details of their escape, fearing the publication may injure some of their friends. They relate enough, however, to satisfy any one that even in Richmond there many good Union men. The various statements to the effect that Col Swureipht had arrived at Fortress Monroe, pub- listed heretofore, are not correct, and perhaps were intenced as blinds for rebel eyes, and this is the first information of his actual arri- val within the Union lines. Major McDonaid, who appears to be one of the principals in the tunneling operation brings with him the identical piece of chise with which the tunnel was cut out. The parties were twelve entire days in get ting from Richmond to the Potomac. ORDERED, Com’r Overton Carr has been ordered to re- lieve Lt. Com’r M. P. Jones, as Executive Officer of the Washington Navy Yard. AT REDUCED PRICES. SELLING OUT TO CLOSE BUSINESS. Baving determined to quit the | 4 COaL AND WOOD BUSINESS, | Loffer the balance of my stock at the following r duced prices, viz: PINE WOOD 87 per cord, CAK do. $6 to 98.60 per cord, | WHITE ASH COAL $11 per ton, | RED ABH COAL (Lyken’s Valley) $12 per ton 2,440 pounds to the ton, delivered inapy par of the city without charge. | Pereous having accounts with me will please call | and settle them at once, otherwise they will be given to officers for collection. Ra Two HORSES, CARTS and HARNESS for sale T. EDW. OLARKE, | Virginia ay., bet. 9th and 10th sts, east, | _ fe 26-31* near the Navy Yard, | | | FS SALE—A Family CARRIAGE, HORSE and HARNSSS. Inquire of CHARLES SMITA, corner of South Carolina ave. and Bast llth street, cere west of Penn. ave. Washington, D.C. fe Ww: OFFER FOR SALE ONE NEW S°BAM | TUG; one side wheel double £ngin | Boat light draft and one decked Bsrge, acity 20 tons Ajl of these Boats are in complete run- | ming order. Apply to MORGAN & RHINKHART, | HI8 Is TO GIVE NOTICE, That the subscriber has obtained from the ‘Orphans’ Court of Washington county, in the District of Columbis. lecicrs of administrat on on the persoral estate Abraham J. Boss, Jate of Wash ng:oacity, D, 0., deceased. All percors having claims against tue suid deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber, on or before the 20th day of Fabrnary next: they May otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate. Given under my hand this 20th day of February, AD. 1864 JOSEPH 8 BOSS. fe 29-law3w™ Administrator. NoPts AMERIOAN REVIEW, JANUARY. | 364. af OONTERTS: Ticknor’s Life of Prescott, The bible and Sinvery, ‘he Axsobulance System, ‘The Bibliotheca Sacra, Immorality in Politics, The Esrly Life of Governor Winthrop, She banitary Commission, Renan’s Life of Jesus, The President’s Policy, - s: Critical Soriees Se: 3 & year, or ir nim ber. ie FRANOK TAYLOR, Agent. wooo, wooo, wooo: COAL! COAL! COAL! KINDLING AND STOVE WOOD! On hand, the best quality of all kind} of WOOD AND COAL. ‘WOOD BAWED AND SPLIT in any lenghth or size required, COAL HOUSED, well screened aud prepared snd sold at low rates. 7 Cash at office when ordered, ar GALT’S, @rice—2s2 Penmsriyamia Avsnus, between llth aad 12th sts, Milt and Yard—Foot of Wth street. fa 27 tf {Republican} NEw YORK AND WASHINGTON STEAMSHIP OOMPANY. The Screw fteamsh BALTIMORB, - BAaLVOR, EMPIRE, TAME 8. GREBN, anv FAIBBANKS gompore the line of this . leaving Foot High tt, Gooreeecwn, fe26-12t foot @ strest. COAL! COAL! COAL! WOOD !—Wwoop o The undersigned begs leave to invite the atten- | ton of bis customers and the public generally to | his very superior stock of RED AND WHITE AtH GOAL, $ee. ttove and furnace sizes, which he is now offsr- ing +t he lowest cash prices. oe he above Coal ia well screened and in good er. OAK, PINE AND HICKORY Woop, sawed and split any lengtl or size required, and in the stick, Ragin dud the place, south side caual, corner soe wun Pav venes UM DHAUK, Oulzr UARTERMASTER’S Orrics. Depot of Washington, corner of A aad G sts. a: BEALED Propo. iver until MONDAY, March 7, 1364, at 12 o’closk M., for the delivery at the Railroad Depot, or Government wharf, foot cf @ street in this city, the following Serests and kinds of good merchantable bricks, viz (160,000) one hundred thousand Hard Bed Brick, (100 000) one hundred thousand Arsh Bricks, (0,(80) one hundred thousand Balmon Bricks. Delivery of the whole amount contracted for to pemace in (25) twenty-five days from the date of Borés io asum equal to half of the amount of the gontract will ‘be required of the successful bidder Bids reecived for the whole amount, or each kind of brick: 8 The bricks contracted for will jected to rigid inspection be fore Nelte tectitan noestedto must be plain): Satorsed _ Propossis for 8 Biicks,’’ ead addressed tothe ‘unde! D. a. KB ‘ig. Gen. and Chief rmast fors-ta BNE Depot of Washingt. P'SNOB.—4 new assortment of Steinway & Bons’ Pianos has just been received, of Pi lees to which : ‘we call the ‘sttention TA diso. a few second-hand Pianos on easy es, \ve'y for cash, we are toseli st th Mason & Hamites Gesice Suabied ‘ans. Guitars, Vio- Hes, Fintenane 5 jt Music w! a rai t the Musle Blorot’ W: Gr MENTE ROE fo 25 Corner of tith ACR ache z Ogsal - NEW BOOKS she Hestyat Washinetons cha ving Seen ob RS sats sil ioe Eihtaea Lave raat eee, era carmel published, ond forsale of the above prices, Tust ‘Tue Great Farr.—The Fair now being held at the Patent Office Building in behalt of the Christian Commission and’the District soldiers is deservedly the great center of at- traction nightly. The thousand and one at- tractions of the rooms, the richness and beauty of the display, and the good company to be found here, are sufficient reasoas why one drops in again and again, certain of enjoy. ment, and with the feeling that every dollar spent there ts in a good cause. Among the valuable articles sold on Satur- day were two valuable oil paintings, preseat. ed by the artists Lang and Sonntag. This week similar contributions of great merit, by Kensett and Eastman Jobnson, will be dis- played for sale. The admirabie Madonna, that has excited so much interest, will be ratlied this week: also the beautiful camel's hair shawl and scart, that have set the young ladies crazy for their poss¢ssion. Members of Congress and others now in the | city, will find a visit to the Fair room one o exceeding interest Gore HomE.—Ex-Governor A. W. Randall, First Assistant Postmaster General, left this city on Saturday for his home in New Hamp- sbire, for the purpose (it is stated) of stumping the State in behalf of the Union ticket in the coming election. During the Governor’s ab- sence the duties of his office will be performed by St. John B. L. Skinner. * Washington Money Market—Latest Quo- tations. Furnished bySLewis Johnson & Co., Bank- ers: Buying. Selling. Coupon Bonda, 1881. ny Ny 7.30 Notes...... 11034 UL Quartermasters’ Checks, New Certificates American Silver, American Gold.... 56g BIST NEW YORK RATES—SECOND BOARD. Covpon 6's, 1881, 111 3g; 7.30’s, LLl:'; Certifi- cates of Indebtedness, 993; Gold, 158%; Erie, 115%; Quicksilver, 56; Terra Haute, 73. ——__~+ +e +-_____ CONGRESSIONAL. ——>—_—_ XXXVIIITrH CONGRESS.—FIRST SESSION. ages Monpay, February 29. SEN ATE.—Mr. Chandler presented joint reso- lutrons of the Legislature of Michigan, in favor of certain changes in the Enroliment Act Mr. Sherman pre @ petition of mem- bers of the Washington bar, praying an in- rease of the compensation of officers of the courts of the Disirict of Columbia; which was reterred to the Committee on the District, Mr. Grimes introduced a bill to provide for the protection of overland emigration to the States and Territories on the Pacific; which ‘was referred to the Military Committee. On motion of Mr. Ten Eyck, the bill from the House to enable euardians and committees of trustees appointed in different States to act in the District of Columbia, was taken up. The clause giving the power to such offic! ot foreign coun’ was stricken out, and the bill passed. On motion of Mr. Ohandler, the bill to con- stitute Parkersburg a port of delivery was taken up, and after some remarks by Mr. Van . Winkle. of West Va., it was passed. Mr. Sumner, from the Committee on Slavery and Freedom, re ported a bill to repeal all acts for the rendition of fugitive slaves, with a re- port; which was ordered to be printed. He also reported back from the same com- mittee a bill to secure equality before the law in the courts of the United States, with a re- rt. Por. Wil and called up the House it resolution to pacerens: rize monies due mmander Abner |, to widow; and tt ‘was passed. . * On motion of Mr. Sherman the bill reported from the Committee on Agriculture to en: a fo 74-10 age emigration was up. [It provides for connect= le me Theu icsicoes of quitting basiaes eae wie ane san sare Ousate to ake pede otis 2 Pine, Mr Wileon from if Committee re- fm *F0. Weot creased omees $0 the AE ext, it fo S4-1W* Bast side 4 street and ad ape ge og it witho ut « A « Soh Spite eae ‘ Kl ate yp Scearce, Sist Ind.; and Lieut. Sterling, 30th | any recommendation on the part of the Com- mittee. Mr. Fessenden said he wished to know some- thing of the measure. If the Committee did not recommend it, did the Secretary of War! Mr. Wilson said the bill came from the Mil- itary Committee of the House, but the Senate Committee had nothing from the Secretary of War on the subject. A member of the Com- mittee had, however, had a conversation with the Secretary, and it was inferred that he de- sired the extension of the bounties. The au- thority of paying the #300 and $100 bounties expired to-day, and the question was shall they be continned. We were enlisting now more than two thousand men per day, and several Governors of States had urged the passage or the resolution, with the view of filling their 7 Neste without a draft. Gens. Hancock and Burnside had also sent word from different sections of the country, expressing the opinion that the quotas conid be filled by the ist of April with these bounties continued, After further ciscuesion, the bill was re- committed to the Military Committee. Hovsr.—Mr. Julian, of Indiana, introduced a bill, which was referred to the Committee on Public Lands, to secure to persons in the mili- tary and naval service homesteads on confis- cated and forteited estates. Mr. Ross, of Illinois, offered a resolution de- claring that in consequence of the increased expense of living, and the depreciation of the value of our national currency, itis the opinion ef this House that their pay ought to be in- creased to about 33 per cent. and that the Committee on Military Affairs be instructed to report such a bill accordingly. Mr. Stevens expressed & desire to debate the resolution, and it accordingly lies over. TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. FROM THE WEST. SAFE RETURN OF GEN. SMITH’S EXPEDI- TION. ans age THE REPORT OF ITS HAVING BEEN OUT UP FALSE. pale is ea AN ACCOUNT OF THE PROG i Ess AND WORK oF THE EXPEDITION. ——— MeEMruIs, Feb. 26.—The reports of stragglers that Gen, Smith's expedition had been cut up proves to be false. That officer arrived here last night. From an officer’s diary kept du- ring the progress of that expedition, the fol- lowing condensed particulars are obtained in addition to those already published: On the sth the expedition reached Okolona, on the Mobile and Ohio Railroad, 75 miles south of Corinth and 130 southeast of Mem- phis. Here they heard that Sherman had cap- tured Meridian and was advancing east. On the 19th the expedition marched on Egypt sta- tion, on the Mobile and Ohio Railroad, where they captured and destroyed a vast quantity ot Contederate corn. On the 2ist they moved on West Point, and founeé Forrest, Lee, Chalmers and Roddy com- bined against them. They tried to cut our column in two, but without success. Very | heavy fighting occurred both in the rear and on the advance. The 2d lowa had a number killed and wounded in a gallant charge. From two to three hundred rebels hovered on each flank, while all the heavy force in the Tear was constantly. charging. We lost three field pieces, 4-pourder steel guns, which were spiked before being captured. All our ammenition was saved. Gen. Smith then fell back slowly, our troops ambushing the rebels as they advanced. The rebel loss was quite heavy. Gen. Smith burned every trestle on the Mobile and Ohio railroad and destroyed three miles of the track, and a large quantity of corn as he fell back. On the 22d the expedition broke camp after Testing only two hours. There was some se- vere fighting in the rear all day. The rebel column moved on each flank, with the evident deci¢n of reaching the Tallahatchiein adyance of our troops, and forming a junction to pre- vent our crossing and capturing the whole command; but by forced marching, General Smith passed both fauking columns, and, marching all night, crossed safely at New Al- bany. February 23.—The rear guard skirmishing all day. . February 25.—They marched fifty-two miles, arriving at Memphis atil p.m. Mostof the expedition, however, stopped at Colliersville. The following is an estimate of the results of the expedition: They destroyed over 1,000,000 bushels of corn, tore up and destroyed miles of the Memphis and Ohio R. R., burned many ‘es and trestles, captured and brought in 00 mules and horses, and about 2,000 negroes; over 300 rebel prisoners. it is impossible to give our loss, butit is much less than the enemy’s. The expedition was successtulat every point and inevery par- ticular except the important one of m:skinga junction with Gen. Sherman, which is attrib- uted mainly tothe slow movements of New Jersey and Pennsylvania cavalry regiments, which casued two weeks delay in starting the dition. The retreat was not at any timea though there was some straggling. e President’s amnesty proclamation and Gen. Grant's order were extensively circulated through the country. LOOAL NEWS. ANOTHER CASE UNDER THE LAw OF 1777.— Col. M. Thompson, as counsel, has commenc-d proceedings against Rev. John Thrush, of McKendree Chapel, to recover five huudred ounds penalty, imposed by the act of Mary- ‘and, 1777, (chspter 12, section 9,) for marrying a“ femaie under.the age of sixteen years, and not before married without the conseat of the parenrs.” The young lady hassince the mar- ringe been divorced from the bonds of said murriage, and the father now sues for the above penalty. This is a qui tam action, one half of the penalty going to the United States and the other half to any person who sues fo® aie peaitive. fer the same. Re EE Sea S ForrrH Warp Station Cases.—Jno. Brent creating a nuisance; dismissed. Ann M. With- ers, malicious mischief; do. Thomas Locke, drunk and disorderly; $l. Gilles Key, haying a stolen horse; for hearing. Henry Knoxson, threats; dismissed. John McCann, drank and disorderly; £1.55. Neil McDonald, do; $1.58. A.W. Townsend, assault; bajl for peace. Anna Brown, drunk and disorderly; dismissed. F. Albaugh, disorderly; dismissed. Henry Reo er, disorderly; $2.55. John Reden, drank, di missed. Daniel Brown, drunk and disorderly; dismissed. Harmonia Gates, drurk; work- house. James W. Knapp, drunk; dismissed. --—_._-— Port o¥ GEORGETOWN. — Cieared— Schrs. Wave, Cole, for New York; Rebecca Secor, Spedden, for Wade’s Bay; T. J. Tull, Cooper, for Baltimore; Buena Vista, Robey, for New York; L. A. Massey, Donnelly, for Philadel. phia; L. P. Smith, Osborne, for New Yor! Shining Light. Walker, for Deal’s Island; Isle of Pines, French, for New York; sloops Memente, Lewis, for Watt’s Island; Relief, Homans, for St. Mary’s; J. Robinson, Volk, for Phiiadelphia; George Washington, Beatly, for St. Mary’s. ——.—___ CoxcERTS AT Opp FxLttows’ HALL —Mrs. Cecelia Young Ketchsmar will give two con- certs this week at Odd Fellows’ Hall. One to morrow night and the other on Friday night. The selections are by the highest order, and Mrs. K. will be assisted by some of the best male and female vocalists of the city; and she herself will trke aprominsnt part. These con- certs are for the benefit of the 7th street (Is- land) Presbyterian church and are in every way deserving of an extended patronage. oo De. LIGHTHILE of New York city has taken rooms at the Ebbitt House where he will re- the preeent week. Hecan becon- Deafness and all dise1ses ot '—~A CAMEO BREAST PIN. with | Geary and w: Rate rrowa en- eraved on it. was ratthe Pra- mdept’s levee, on Tecan nigh or on the seen et ill be xiven et Dre Bons WB, 396 tw gth and treats st, Barty srest, bet ‘the same. ees fe 36 3" eee 80 BREWARD.—Btolen | the stable on my Le is ite built =e ah a But tae Sas of Kendall | IST OF LETTERS REMAINING IN THE POS Le UprIGE GRONG RTOWN: BGs PORT Frpavaay 27, 1864. S77 Persons ing for letters in the followi: list will pred ng h when they wer miewtee otherwise they may not receive them, “ LADIES? LIST. Allen Mra Francis Jones Mrs Chas R Bell Mrs Mary Jvhoson Mra Catherine Bird Miss Lizzie V Jones Miss Susan & Belt Miss Ginnie Keily Miss Mary Brower Mrs Harriet Kelly Mrs Mary Bealer Miss Emma-2 ing Miss Emily Barnes Miss Caroline Lee Miss Nancy Britton Mrs Alexander T McGarvey Mrs Asie Cody Miss Johanna McFarion Mrs Robert Cartwright Julia Marsh Martha-2 Curtis Margaret Miller Mrs HL Collins Miss Emma Mason Miss Fannie Cleveland Miss McDonald Miss EE Clements Mrs Catherine Normyer i Chesney Mrs HB Osborn Miss Elizabeth Comien Miss Jennie O'Leary Mrs Mary Clark Miss Jol Patterson Mra George Delacore Emily H Poor Mrs Devenport Mrs Isaac Ritter Mrs Cordelia Dorsey Miss Ginnie Robertson Miss Isabella Edwards Mrs Lariez Swartz Miss M Fdmonson Miss MarthaE Sherman Miss Lois French Mrs John Shiply Miss Mar: Foster Mrs Harry Stewart Miss L-szie Ford Miss Hesla A Smith Mrs Julia Fleet Mrs Hermon Sweeney Catherine Finnamin Miss Elizabeth Thomas Mrs M Gamble Miss Liszie Emma homas Miss M IL Thomas Mrs Jennie Thompson Mrs Jane Thompson Mrs Chas /Weitner Mra Sallie White Mrs Jennie Wright Miss Della A White Miss Catherine B Write Mrs Catherine Jackson Miss M Young Miss Elizabeth Jackson Mise El n ¥ GENTLEMEN’S LIST Allen Wm Faulkner Jas NoyesJohn + Anderson Robt Flood Jas Orman Win Atcheson Peter Freeman Jno W 0°C Allen Chas French Geo Kaley Wm Fischer Ch Bailey Thos L Gelsh Michi Brenan Sami = Green dos Grime! Miss Grindle Miss Hill Mrs Hovan Miss Catherine Hunt Mrs C D Treland Mrs Mary Jackson Mrs MA Pafferling 8 Payerwent er P Powell Philip-2 Best Robt Gillies JnoJ-2) Phi lin Pats Bosserman LL Gordon J H Putnam J W Burk Jno E Gorman Frank Prushey & Co J Barnes Joshua House Wesley Putnam J W&Co Butler John Parker Henry Bradley Capt J © Penney Gee P Barber ™ ye Peasner Ferd Bivtop Henry Haherty Thos Peters Albert Barber Geo niltom TM Rakes PG Bull D M rthey Mich] Ruhe A Brane Denis HoulihanJno —Reily P Howlett Jas Herron John Tregies Fob Hopkins John Robins: Rule Davi Swett Wilbra Shryoe Wm Bordwell Byron Collins David A Crozier Wm W Connor Richd apios PN widy Mr Hossan Geo Smith Wm A Carer yJnoA Haveland GW Selah Thos Carrol John Howland DB Sherwood Silas Cieaver Jessee Harry Chas Smilie Jas CaseJobn E Hunt@aleb D Stone Jas M Chamberlane @ Jones Win Schmale JB Coser Frank Johnson Thos tev ngohn Curland Wesley Jetmings LN Sewell John T Colgan Edwd ~~ IrwinJames — Steele Hanble Carrol Danl King Richa Smith Geo W Carter Noah Kildoff Patk Smith Geo _ Carty MC Kinsey Isaac 8 mith Edwin Daley & Prusa Kemp Jos-3 Sweeney EB y Wm Kaughman J H Turner Hezekiah Donelson Wash Kitchen Mr Taner Wm G Doherty Peter LyonsThos W) Turvey Thos Dooley Michl — Lowry Jobn Trunnell Chas H Delaney Josh M Lightfoot J Turner NO Dulany Rev J H Landborey H = Thompson Jos Deniney Jas H Thomas J H Driscoll Chas Tliman Rudolph Day Alfr Williams Nip Davis Chas M Wal! Thos Esdon Wm McA’ Mr WatkinsJ B Entwistle Thos McKenney L Wilson John 8S Moon John Walton John Epnis JasH Eberly Geo McCarthy B Wetzel Henry Ellis Frank A McInnis Donald Weaver Henry Ferris Michl | Mahorney Cor, White d @ Flanigan Michl McKenzie Arch Wetzler Geo FowlerJohn MeFactelenP Ward Fredk B Fortner Jas A _it alley John Young Martin HENRY ADDISON.P. M. SMALL BROWN ESTRAY HORSES WILT BE sold on TUBSDAY, between I aad i2 o’olosk, for bis livery on 6th street, near the osnal. by CROWN & OO, Auctioneers, foro itt \COD BOARD AND PLEASANT COM¥VORPA- MH ble ROOMS can berecared at No. 2i2 Britge rtreet, Georgetown, near F ederick street house is delightfully located. Terms moderat:. New York lacy bas charge of the bouse fe29-3.* FS RENT WITH BOARD—One Large Front BOOM. suitable for four young gentlemen. ble Boarcern can be sccommodate?. Terma No, 261 @ street, bet. 14th and 15th, A TS2, S28T PLACE To Gk BeavTiPOL Jewelry at 8 low price. is ai 43% Penn avenne. pest 439. Feditrs in Jewelry would do weil to call sid exsmine the stock at the Dollar Store, 435 Penn avenue, near 4%; st nil ¢ YROCERY, LIQUOK AND PROVISIONS X with Stock snt Fixtures, doing a good bi ness. iz offered fcr esle on advantageous terms. A lease of from one to five years will be given In- quire on the premises, one coor above L street on east nide of 14th at. fi. 29 3t* O8t—On Friday inst, s package cf papars be 4tween the Bank of Washington and the oe. among which wana letter addressed to B. B French, they are of no use to any one except the owner,’ The fincer will pleate leave them at the Fapk of Washington. A tuitable reward will be given if rewired. fe 3t* PENING OF O NEW EPRING MILLINERY, FANCY AND REAL LACE GOODS, KIBBONS, FLOWBRS, &e., with @ few very pretty and'8ne ren! French pattern EONNED 8, msde by M’me Demeru-i of Paris, cu Thursday. March 3d. at PRANKLIN E*CHISON'S, No, 12 Center Marke: Rpise, fer9 st bet ween 8th aad 3th sta, Sr Peranrirest PATENT DOUBLE TUBB PIP3! The immy nse demand for these Piper sints their Etrocuction inte the city of Baltimerein 1852 has ed to the formetion of an incorporated comprny, the investment of large capita! ard tae erection of the mort complete Piek PAOTORY tn thia coun- try with povel and original machinery. Forayear and a balf they have been subj cted to popular use and criticitm, and withovt advertising or special efforte kave at aired universal approval __ The difference between these Pipes and all others is implied in their title They have simply tubes throw wt the stem instead of one Throuzh the upper tba the smoke is drawn in its purity sad richness, whilst through the lower tube the water from the mouth and cond-nsed micatime deceondR to the cup at the botion, whence it is easily dis- charg: 2 The advantaces of this arrangement are obvions at first view to every amoxer. The aroma of the oke is not destroyrd by pating through the ac- ea filth as in other pipes, nor drawn hack into the mouth, and the Pipe is preserved from be- coming offenrive anothers quickly de, ae ee are) 4a sele by retail dealers gen- eraily and wholesale br is 680 HRAN & CO, W. COE 398 Pern avencs. Warhineton, ae ad for Washington, Gecrgetown — an- ria. s By GREEN & WiLi, ING, March lst, Market on 6tb street m1 rid-ng or driving Pons; the property o ing the city. Found, kind and gextle, ip tingle or double barne’ Terms cash. GREEN & WILLIAMS, Aucts, By W. B. LEWIS & OO , Auctionee: I ARGE PEREMPTORY SALE —THIS EVEN \4 ING at 7 v’siock, atout Aust on Rooms, No. 427 7th street. bet. G and = bail sell 9 aplen- did collection of Photograph A'bums in every style of binding and finish, Photogranh Prames, Paint- it If o'clock, 2 " the canal, ‘we ings, fine Books Btationer: ily Bibles. &o, Also Silver-vlated Wares. a Silver Pen- cil Cases, Gold Jewelry, W: Tabis aad Pocket Cutlery. fine selections Foreign Sea Shells. with en immenca var fezo 3t_ {Chron.] W. Ry W. L. WALL & CO Southwest corner Penn. avensi G ecen res crouse Crea an BECO AT AY —On TUBEDA ING. the Ist of March, at 16 o’elock, we will sell the Anction Rooms— Barrels White and Yellow Suge Syrup. ‘ Berrels Coffee end pores Go” han Oenned ¥ruits ard *¢ Goods, le Sony, Boxes na Tobacco and Cicars, <6 Boxes prime Chewing Tobacco, Brees Natesa) Leat Tobacco, sae and Quarte Brandy. Darrel. Whiskey. various kicds, And various other articles too numerous to msn- tien. - taatity of Small Stores and Sutlers’ Goods, A Terme cash. WM. L. WALT & 09., Aucta. fe 29 vA n ERSIGNED 18 WILLING TO PUR Tae oN adie cast of OLOTHING, sleo fine DRESEES for which he will give the higaes! easly prices, Call atNo, 255 Penn. ave. det oe ‘AP OF IDAHO AND WASHINGTON. Fasho, Washington, and cllother of the Warne Tote ries, in oasea, Prise $1.00. r pale bh: ‘ "EILP & SOLOMONS, Bi RSQ Penn. avenue. fo 27-3t UMBEBLAND COAL, f Mine Oumberland Oos! forsale. In EO re ES OARTLEMAN. No 3 eens ave. so ets he nbs BRULLS Spent aeg 176 Brides strest, Osorgetc wn, fe £7-3t* Q@PBOIAL NOTICE. SS F VALUAPLE IMPROVED TRUSTEE Sui EAGT OF THE OsP120L. the sale to take piace om venneasbay APTRRNOON. Sarsh ek. 2 X 3, 4.8, 6, 8. 904 It, in rt st giclee ting togeiber ait fort. 2 iach at OR Rint Bathect and 174 feet om both #ifth and Ste etreets eatt, pasroves | a brisk homse nd stores oe arene ‘for a Butcher's establish: mpotnery, arrangements a o. at same time and place, LoteS, 4, ands. ~ tema 4 26; 7 Beguinee 00.. aw’ POR SARs ee steam ENGINE OTe POWOr ete, AY it Davell’s Founsry. George tows Doe ATS a 6) ene ! i The-